Biography
Emmy-winning actress Melissa McCarthy brought a sugar-buzz sweetness to her turns as likable if occasionally over-excitable young women on series like "Gilmore Girls" (The WB/The CW, 2001-07), "Samantha Who?" (ABC, 2007-09) and "Mike and Molly" (CBS, 2010- ). A veteran stand-up and improvisational comic, she burst onto the scene as Sookie St. James, best friend to Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) on "Gilmore," and played variants of the role in …
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Career Milestones
| Became a member of the Los Angeles-based Groundlings improvisational comedy troupe | ||
| First performed stand up in New York at The Improv and Stand Up New York | ||
1997 | Made first TV appearance with a bit part on her cousin's MTV sketch comedy program "The Jenny McCarthy Show" | |
1998 | Starred in John August's independent short film "God" | |
1999 | Had a small role in Doug Liman's ensemble feature "Go" | |
2000 | Appeared in "The Kid," starring Bruce Willis | |
2000 | Made series debut as a regular, playing Lorelai's best friend Sookie on The WB's "Gilmore Girls" | |
2002 | Played Ben Affleck's office buddy in the romantic comedy "The Third Wheel" | |
2003 | Landed a small role in "The Life of David Gale" | |
2007 | Cast in supporting role alongside Christina Applegate on ABC sitcom "Samantha Who?" | |
2007 | Made writing and directing debut with short film "Polk Valley"; also played the main character | |
2007 | Played lead role in John August directed "The Nines" with Hope Davis and Ryan Reynolds | |
2010 | Co-starred in the romantic comedy "The Back-Up Plan" with Jennifer Lopez | |
2010 | Starred on CBS sitcom "Mike & Molly" | |
2011 | Co-starred with Kristen Wiig and Maya Rudolph in comedy blockbuster "Bridesmaids" | |
2011 | Nominated for the 2011 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series | |
2012 | Featured opposite Paul Rudd and Leslie Mann in "This Is 40," directed by Judd Apatow | |
2013 | Cast opposite Jason Bateman in "Identity Thief" | |
Awards
2011 | Academy Award for Actress In a Supporting Role in Bridesmaids |
2011 | BAFTA Award for Supporting Actress in Bridesmaids |
2011 | Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Supporting Actress in Bridesmaids |
2011 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in Mike and Molly |
2011 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture in Bridesmaids |
2011 | Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in Bridesmaids |
2012 | MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance in Bridesmaids |
2012 | MTV Movie Award for Best Gut-Wrenching Performance in Bridesmaids |
2012 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress In a Comedy Series in Saturday Night Live |
2012 | Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series in Mike and Molly |